Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2011 - Manual (Page 408)

Checking the oil level using the on-
board computer
On vehicles with a 12-cylinder engine, the oil
level can be checked using the on-board
computer. On all other models, the dipstick
must be used to check the engine oil level.
When checking the oil level:
R
park the vehicle on a level surface.
R the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position
2 in the ignition lock.
X Press the ; or = button to select the
Service menu.
X Press the : or 9 button to select
Engine Oil Level .
X Press a.
The
Measuring Engine Oil Level
Accurate Only When Vehicle is
Level message appears in the
multifunction display.
The measurement takes a few seconds. You
will see one of the following messages in the
multifunction display:
R
Engine Oil Level OK
R
Add1.0 l Engine OilAt Next
Refueling
R
Add1.5 l Engine OilAt Next
Refueling
R
Add2.0 l Engine OilAt Next
Refueling
X Add oil if necessary.
If the engine is at normal operating
temperature and the
ReduceEngine Oil
Level message appears, the engine oil level
is too high.
X Have excess oil siphoned off.
! Do not add too much oil. Adding too much
oil can result in damage to the engine or the
catalytic converter. Have excess oil
siphoned off.
If the For Engine Oil Level Ignition
Must be On message appears:
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
If the Need More Time to Check Engine
Oil Level message appears:
X If the engine is at normal operating
temperature: repeat the measurement
after about five minutes.
If the engine is not at normal operating
temperature (e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly): repeat the measurement
after about 30 minutes.
If the Engine Oil Level Not Measurable
With Running Engine message appears:
X Switch off the engine.
X If the engine is at normal operating
temperature: wait about five minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
If the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly: wait about 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
i If you wish to cancel the measurement,
press the % button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
Adding engine oil
H Environmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful
to the environment.
! Only use engine oils and oil filters which
have been approved for vehicles with a
service system. A list of the engine oils and
oil filters that have been tested and
approved according to the Mercedes-Benz
specifications for service products can be
found on the Internet at
http://
www.mbusa.com (USA only). Further
information on tested and approved engine
oils and oil filters can be obtained from any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Engine compartment
Maintenance and care